Healthy/ Unhealthy Coping Skills
Name 2 healthy coping skills.
Examples:
Deep breathing exercises
Take a walk
Read a book
Take a bath
Phone a friend
Listen to music
Journal
Medidtate
Name 2 healthy ways to relieve stress.
Shutting down and not talking a healthy coping skill?
False!
Why is it important to identify healthy coping skills that work for yourself?
Learning healthy coping skills is important because it teaches us how to deal with difficult situations and helps us become more resilient.
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What are 2 examples of unhealthy coping skills?
Examples:
Drugs/ alcohol
Overeating
Social withdrawal
Aggression
Self- Harm
Name 2 unhealthy ways to relive stress.
When you feel stressed, you may fall back on unhealthy behaviors to help you relax. These may include:
It is important to have lots of tools in your wellness toolbox to pull from?
True!
Who can benefit from using healthy coping skills?
Everyone!
What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Everyone has the same coping skills?
No.
What are examples of stressful life events that we can't change?
Illness, loss of a loved one, etc.
Coping skills are only needed when you're struggling with negative emotions?
False.
What are some healthy coping skills you use or would like to begin using?
Answer subjective.
True or False
Distractions are a healthy coping skill.
True.
Is yelling into a pillow a healthy coping skill?
Yes it is! As long as it does not cause self harm or harm to others.
Does everyone view stress in the same way?
Stress is perceived differently by each of us, stress affects us all in ways that are unique to us.
You should not ask anyone for help when you have a problem that you are not able to solve?
False!
How often should you use coping skills?
What is McKinley's school mascot?
Bulldogs
Name a healthy coping skill you used this week.
Answer subjective.
What are some stressors a young adult may have?
College, relationship issues, friendship dilemmas, job issues, etc.
Vaping is an unhealthy coping strategy.
True
How can you use a fidget in your classroom to help you manage stress?
Sit quietly at my desk and use it discreetly.
What is Massillon's school mascot?
Tigers.